How long is the Mississippi River?
The "Mighty" Mississippi River is a true giant of American waterways, but if you're wondering exactly how long it is, don't ...
NOLA.com1d
New data renew concern about salt creeping into Baton Rouge's underground drinking water
Baton Rouge Water Co. spent $3 million to drill twin wells along North Street to intercept underground saltwater creeping ...
Mississippi Today8d
Mississippi River mayors lobby for more government funding for flooding, mitigation
Mayors of cities and towns along the Mississippi River are lobbying Congress for help to decrease flood risks.
Daily Memphian2d
Ask the Memphian: Where’s Tennessee’s western boundary? In Arkansas
In an odd quirk of geography and politics, parts of West Tennessee are across the Mississippi River in Arkansas, a situation ...
As bacterial advisories soar across the MS Coast, water quality an increasing concern
Soft sand, cool water … and high levels of bacteria? Mississippi’s beaches are popular spots for spring break visitors, and ...
The Advocate8d
Mississippi River high but dropping
The Mississippi River and Bayou Sara were high in the last days of February and beginning of March. The former ferry landing ...
Post Bulletin10d
Fishing walleye on the Mississippi requires trial and error, and patience
Another plus for those heading to the Red Wing Lock and Dam is that for the past 40 years or so, the Red Wing Nuclear Power ...
MinnPost13d
Federal offices devoted to Mississippi River recreation area targeted for closure
Welcome to the Glean, MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news. Bob Timmons at the Star Tribune is reporting federal offices in Minnesota devoted to the Mississippi River recreation area ...
Outdoor News4d
Wisconsin DNR asks duck hunters to choose one of four hunting zone options
He said the majority of hunters want north and south zones, but many avid hunters also like the open water zone, which is ...